Martin returns to DCO after the events in Houston and is presented with the case of a threat to assassinate a visiting Saudi Prince. The investigation leads Martin and Rice to a beautiful and charismatic female rights activist.

Martin stays in legend as journalist Sebastian Egan to exonerate Hani Jabril and find the real assassins of Prince Abdullah. DCO is forced to pursue the investigation 'off book', ultimately leading Martin into his most dangerous stand off yet.

Martin manages to escape from an interrogation and finds out that Sonya and Aiden have been abducted. As he looks for them, he learns more information about his past.